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	health Daily update ⋅ December 25, 2021
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	NPR Our whole family got breakthrough COVID at Thanksgiving. This is what we learned NPR When our 2-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 after Thanksgiving, we knew it would put our mostly vaccinated household to the test – because the only place she seems to cough or sneeze is in her parents' faces. And if you're thinking, "but couldn't ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN CDC shortens isolation time for health care workers with Covid-19 CNN "Our goal is to keep healthcare personnel and patients safe, and to address and prevent undue burden on our healthcare facilities," CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said in a statement. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Coronavirus FAQ: Remind me, how do you define mild, moderate and severe COVID? NPR As the omicron variant spreads around the globe, everyone wants to know: Will it cause mainly mild disease? Moderate? Severe? Early studies suggest that many people could have asymptomatic or mild cases rather than ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid: Volunteers ensure Christmas Day booster jabs push BBC News Volunteers are working at Covid vaccination sites in England today as the push to offer every adult a booster by the end of the month continues. NHS England says thousands of first, second and booster jabs will be given on Christmas Day as part of its ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times South Africa ends quarantines and contact tracing, and authorizes booster shots. The New York Times South Africa's government, buoyed by encouraging data showing that infections from the Omicron variant aren't as severe, has dropped quarantine restrictions for all but symptomatic people. That includes allowing people who have tested positive but show ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Moderna booster update: How much does it protect against omicron and for how long? CNET The Moderna booster shot is 50 micrograms, or half of a full 100 microgram dose of the vaccine. Algi Febri Sugita/Getty Images. For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Omicron might change the definition of 'fully vaccinated.' What you need to know CNET Nearly 205 million people in the US are now fully vaccinated for COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, meaning they've received the two shots of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or one of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine ... Flag as irrelevant
	WABE 90.1 FM Our whole family got breakthrough COVID at Thanksgiving. This is what we learned WABE 90.1 FM When our 2-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 after Thanksgiving, we knew it would put our mostly vaccinated household to the test – because the only place she seems to cough or sneeze is in her parents' faces. And if you're thinking, "but couldn't ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Onondaga County reports the most Covid-19 cases since start of pandemic nearly 22 months ago syracuse.com Syracuse, N.Y. — Reported Covid-19 cases reached an all-time high for Onondaga County Friday as the highly contagious omicron variant continues to wreak havoc. The county health department reported 651 new cases of Covid-19, the highest total since the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WABE 90.1 FM A new injection to prevent HIV, rather than pills, is a game-changer, scientists say WABE 90.1 FM A long-awaited development to help stop the spread of HIV and AIDS was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week, and scientists are calling it a game-changer. The drug, called Apretude but also known as cabotegravir, is an injection ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Southern California Nearly 10K New Coronavirus Cases Reported in LA County NBC Southern California Fueled by the highly transmissible Omicron variant of COVID-19, Friday's 9,988 new infections marked a 15.7% from Thursday's 8,633. By City News Service • Published 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago. Los Angeles County reported nearly 10,000 new ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox13now.com How to battle the winter blues fox13now.com Polo explains SAD is sometimes referred to as the Winter Blues, with similar symptoms to depression. "A sad mood, lack of energy, increased sleep and social withdrawal," can all be symptoms of SAD. Flag as irrelevant
	LA Daily News LA County reports nearly 10000 new coronavirus cases Friday LA Daily News Los Angeles County reported 10,000 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, Dec. 24, extending an alarming three-day rise that has spurred deep concern among public health officials and healthcare leaders across the region, who fear record caseloads by the year's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bangor Daily News 3 more Mainers have died and another 1244 coronavirus cases reported across the state Bangor Daily News Of those, 102,065 have been confirmed positive, while 39,715 were classified as "probable cases," the Maine CDC reported. The latest COVID-19 data ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 Health Official Concerned About Low Child Vaccination Rates U.S. News & World Report According to the most recent available data on the state Department of Health's new website showing vaccination rates among all eligible public school students 5 years and older, 48% are partially vaccinated and 42% are fully vaccinated, WPRI-TV reported. Flag as irrelevant
	KGW.com New OHSU forecast predicts lower omicron peak, but only if Oregonians get their booster shots KGW.com PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon is still on track to be hit with a record-breaking new wave of COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks due to the omicron variant, but a revised forecast from Oregon Health and Science University predicts a lower rate of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Visalia Times-Delta BREAKING: First potential Omicron COVID-19 cases detected in Tulare Co Visalia Times-Delta Health officials have detected the first potential cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant in Tulare County. Two recently collected samples showed traits that are consistent with the new variant of the coronavirus that experts say is more contagious but ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca BC's contact tracing and testing at maximum capacity, health officials say CBC.ca B.C.'s public health officials said contact tracing and testing sites are at maximum capacity as the province goes through its worst surge of COVID-19 yet, driven primarily by the more infectious Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian One in 35 had Covid in England last week as Omicron drives record infections The Guardian The growing wave of Omicron cases has helped drive Covid rates to record highs in England, with one in 35 people now infected across the country and one in 20 infected in London, official figures have shown. Based on random swab tests taken in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca COVID-19: BC triaging PCR tests, acknowledges greater aerosol spread of Omicron variant Globalnews.ca That was the message from B.C. health officials at a Friday press conference ahead of the Christmas holiday, as case numbers surge in the province driven by the highly contagious Omicron variant. Provincial health officer Dr. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Australia Covid update: record cases on Christmas Day as infections surge in SA, NSW and Queensland The Guardian Covid transmission also continued to surge in Victoria, where authorities announced 2,108 new Covid-19 infections and six deaths from the virus. Queensland announced a daily record of 765 new cases, with the state's health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox11online.com COVID hospitalizations on the rise among children Fox11online.com Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania and New York are seeing the biggest increases. Doctors in these states say most of their patients are under the age of 5, adding that many of them do have underlying health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Ashland Daily Press UW researchers look to sharks for new COVID-19 treatment Ashland Daily Press LeBeau and his lab at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health teamed up with researchers from the University of Minnesota and the Scottish biotech company Elasmogen to develop these shark antibodies for therapeutic use. And while it ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Bradford hospital visitors 'must have negative Covid test' BBC News A West Yorkshire hospital trust is asking all visitors to its wards to show a negative lateral flow test to staff amid rising Covid rates. Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said those attending outpatient appointments or attending A&E ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today As Omicron variant spreads, here's why you need to upgrade your mask India Today As the world faces a surge in cases of the highly contagious Omicron variant of coronavirus, health experts have recommended against the use of single-layer cloth face masks as protection from the virus. During the initial wave of the Covid-19 pandemic ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV Toronto Grey-Bruce sets third-straight daily COVID-19 case record on Friday Owen Sound Sun Times For the third straight day, Grey-Bruce has set a new daily COVID-19 case mark with 77 new cases of the virus reported on Christmas Eve. Advertisement. Story continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Omicron and children: Pediatric hospitals in parts of US filling fast The Washington Post Pediatric hospitalizations for covid are surging in many parts of the country, alongside the arrival of omicron — as of Monday, the dominant strain in the United States — with about 800 new admissions each day for the past three days. Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint Covid-19 cases are rising despite record vaccination. Here's why Livemint The big difference between SARS-CoV that caused SARS in 2003 and SARS-CoV-2 which is causing covid-19 is the reaction to anti bodies. The bad news is SARS-CoV-2 is way smarter than its predecessor from 2003, when it comes to fighting the vaccine, ... Flag as irrelevant
	swissinfo.ch UK sets new record for COVID cases as Omicron sweeps London swissinfo.ch By Andy Bruce. LONDON (Reuters) -Britain reported another day of record COVID-19 cases on Friday, with new estimates showing swathes of London's population are carrying the virus, underlining the relentless advance of the Omicron variant. Flag as irrelevant
	pressherald.com Maine reports 1244 new cases of COVID-19 pressherald.com Maine health officials reported 1,244 new cases of COVID-19 and three deaths on Friday, as Mainers scrambled with last-minute preparations for the Christmas holiday. With Friday's numbers, Maine has reported 141,780 cases since the pandemic began, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Explained: When to roll out booster jabs The Indian Express It said the evidence till date "indicates" a "minimal to modest" reduction of vaccine protection against severe disease over six months after the second dose. What is this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Montreal Gazette CNESST expands N95 mask use for health-care workers amid COVID-19 surge Montreal Gazette Amid a surge of COVID-19 cases fuelled by the arrival of the Omicron variant, Quebec's workplace safety board is expanding situations in which health-care workers must wear N95 masks. Advertisement. Story continues below. Flag as irrelevant
	ReliefWeb Key lessons from Africa's COVID-19 vaccine rollout ReliefWeb It's been ten months since the first vaccines arrived in Africa and as shipments increase, World Health Organization (WHO) is helping African countries review and refine their COVID-19 vaccine rollouts. So far, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca As COVID-19 evolves, so should your mask game, experts say CBC.ca In light of the highly transmissible Omicron variant, it might be time to upgrade your mask. That's the growing consensus among experts whose recommendations are shifting with the knowledge base around COVID-19. Some are expressing concern with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Columbian Clark County health officials offer holiday advice The Columbian That includes getting vaccinated — including a booster shot, if possible — as well as wearing masks and avoiding large indoor gatherings. The variant is predicted to cause a spike in hospitalizations, according to the letter ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tbnewswatch.com Health Unit targeting 70+ crowd with special booster vaccination clinic Tbnewswatch.com The link will be available on the health unit website. DeMille said people of all ages are booking appointments at the CLE clinic and the special clinics are a way to ensure seniors don't fall through ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca NB COVID-19 roundup: 265 cases reported, one death in Saint John region CBC.ca Province asks for daily rapid testing of vaccinated close contacts · Largest group of new cases still among those 20 to 29 · NBCC delays start of in-person classes. Flag as irrelevant
	RNZ Covid-19: Ministry of Health's 'fear' over lack of pregnancy vaccination data RNZ Emails released from the Ministry of Health show staff were deeply worried about the lack of data tracking Covid-19 vaccination rates for pregnant women. No caption. File image. Photo: Unsplash. In the past two months, the ministry has repeatedly told ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Atlantic New Brunswick reports highest single-day record of COVID-19 cases, one new death Friday CTV News Atlantic New Brunswick reported 265 new COVID-19 infections on Friday -- the highest single-day increase in the province since the pandemic began. The previous record-high single-day case increase was announced on Thursday, when 257 new infections were reported ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tbnewswatch.com COVID outbreak declared at St. Joseph's hospital Tbnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY – The Thunder Bay District Health Unit has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the 5 North Unit at St. Joseph's Hospital. The outbreak was called after three individuals associated with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tbnewswatch.com Outbreak declared at St. Elizabeth School Tbnewswatch.com Any close contacts, high- or low-risk, have been contacted by public health officials and impacted classes and cohorts have been dismissed. Students and teachers began the Christmas break on Monday. Additional ... Flag as irrelevant
	Evening Standard Covid latest news LIVE: Record 1.7 million people in UK had Covid last week Evening Standard UK Health Security Agency chief Jenny Harries suggested the Government could consider whether new restrictions are needed in England based on the wider impact of the Omicron wave rather than just the severity of the illness. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times ICU doctors, nurses demoralized over 'needless' COVID-19 misery. 'Patients are still dying' Los Angeles Times Dr. Olivia Ma, left, and Dr. David Wong attend to a COVID patient under treatment in an intensive care unit at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center on Wednesday. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSB Atlanta Fulton County recommends mask mandate, other changes in emergency COVID-19 meeting WSB Atlanta FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Indoor mask mandates and bans on large gatherings were just some of the recommendations made Friday during an emergency meeting in Fulton County. The meeting was called because of the surge in COVID-19 cases. Flag as irrelevant
	KY3 Arkansas health leaders report highest daily COVID-19 cases since September KY3 The Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,719 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and nearly 10,000 active cases of the virus reported. Everyone wants to have a normal Christmas with family. "My ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Good Stocks To Buy Right Now? 4 Vaccine Stocks To Check Out Longview News-Journal First, we have the research-based global biopharmaceutical company, Pfizer. In detail, the company engages in the discovery, development, sales, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. With the increasing concern of the Omicron variant, PFE stock ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAY Wisconsin on track to mark 10000 COVID-19 death milestone before new year WBAY The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 29 new COVID-19 deaths on Christmas Eve, bringing the total to 9,915. Wisconsin's seven-day average is 37. New deaths were reported Friday in the counties ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Omicron hospitalizations to peak at 1200, revised OHSU projection says oregonlive.com Oregon Health & Science University revised its peak omicron hospitalization forecast down to about 1,200, provided people adjust their behaviors. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Quebec health unions decry plan to allow COVID-positive health-care workers to stay on the job CBC.ca In a move that's drawing ire from health unions and workers, the Quebec government is floating a controversial measure to cope with a shortage of hospital staff as COVID-19 cases spike. The highly transmissible Omicron variant means thousands of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca 268 new COVID-19 cases reported in Waterloo region Friday as hospitals brace for influx of patients CBC.ca There was one outbreak at a manufacturer with three cases. Of the 17 outbreaks, 14 were in schools. While students are not currently in school, outbreaks are declared when there are two cases and if ... Flag as irrelevant

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